Neoliberalism at 30,000 Feet
Airline deregulation has wrought service cuts, endless fees, and reduced worker pay.
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Exit Stage Right: The Case Against Scottish Independence
Without a socialist consciousness, an independent Scotland risks becoming a smaller — and even more reactionary — version of its southern neighbors.
American Empire
Joshua Freeman on the United States’ post-war evolution and what lies ahead for labor.
Too Cool for School
A radical critique of public education falls flat.
Why Scotland Should Vote Yes
A non-nationalist argument for Scottish independence.
Contingency Plans
In a never-before-released thesis, Reagan’s FEMA director discussed the potential internment of millions of blacks in concentration camps.
The Slaver’s Objectivity
Their latest review was no fluke — the Economist will always find the master’s viewpoint more “objective,” regardless of the evidence provided.
Sweden Without Illusions
In the upcoming Swedish elections, despite continued popularity for the country’s welfare state, Left prospects are bleak.
Timothy Snyder’s Lies
In Timothy Snyder’s Bloodlands, Hitler and Stalin are one and the same. And the partisans — Jewish fighters included — only encouraged German crimes.
The Problem with the “Canadian Model”
The successes of Canadian single-payer are overstated — not because of outsized government involvement, but because public provision isn’t generous enough.
When Settlers Dream
A look back at the subjection of Tasmania shows that while Israel’s settler colonialism is brutal, it’s hardly without precedent.
Jazz After Politics
It’s been years since jazz had any claim as a countercultural art form.